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Court case C/10/677340 / HA ZA 24-317 – Court Ruling (Netherlands, 2025)
A court ruled that Criteo placed tracking cookies on users' devices without their consent through third-party websites. This decision is significant because it reinforces the requirement for companies to obtain user consent before tracking their online behavior. It sets a clear expectation for compliance with data protection laws.
What happened
The court found that Criteo placed tracking cookies without obtaining prior consent from users.
Who was affected
Users whose devices were tracked by Criteo's cookies on third-party websites.
What the authority found
The court ruled that Criteo violated user consent requirements under GDPR.
Why this matters
This ruling highlights the importance of obtaining consent for tracking technologies. Companies must ensure they have proper consent mechanisms in place to avoid legal issues.
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Criteo placed tracking cookies on users' devices through third-party websites without obtaining prior consent.
Outcome
Court Ruling
A ruling by a national court on a data-protection matter.
Violations (1)
Third-party tracking cookies or scripts are loaded without obtaining prior user consent.
Related Cases (0)
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Details
Ruling Date
19 November 2025
Authority
DPA RbAmsterdam
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Cite as: Cookie Fines. Court case C/10/677340 / HA ZA 24-317 - Netherlands (2025). Retrieved from cookiefines.eu
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